Robert Dunn is CEO of Opportunity International Australia, a non-profit organisation that uses a sustainable approach to solve poverty by offering a hand up rather than a hand-out. He is also the Chairman of Opportunity International Australia's Indiansubsidiary, Dia Vikas Capital, which has invested and lent significant funds to Indian microfinance institutions since May 2008.

Before joining Opportunity International Australia, Robert was the Finance Director with Patrick Corporation and has also worked for Dart Corporation and Price Waterhouse, with postings in London and New
York respectively.

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